Ukraine, Olaf Scholz and Putin

US officials says Scholz chat with Putin not a reversal on Ukraine
A senior US foreign policy official said that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin did not break with the joint stance of the Western allies with regard to the war in Ukraine.
Olaf Scholz on German missiles for Ukraine: It’s still a no
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s refusal to provide long-range missiles comes after the White House reportedly allowed Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia.
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz speaks with Putin, demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
A German government spokesperson said that Chancellor Olaf Scholz held direct talks via telephone Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin during which he demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and that Russia show a willingness to negotiate a just and lasting peace.
Germany's Scholz reaffirms Ukraine backing and defends Putin call
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine after taking flak for speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that no decision on ending the war with Russia would be taken without Kyiv.
Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to end Ukraine war during first call in 2 years
The conversation, which took place over the phone, lasted for about an hour and constituted the first direct exchange between the two leaders in nearly two years, according to German media reports.
German rivals say Scholz’s phone call handed Russia’s Putin a ‘propaganda win’
Chancellor Scholz and the Kremlin chief spoke on Nov 15 for the first time in almost two years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Scholz discusses Ukraine with Putin in first such call in two years
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned ‘Russia’s war of aggression’ against Ukraine during the call.
Scholz justifies his call to Putin, yet admits Russia's ruler did not change his stance
Following criticism from Ukraine and the opposition, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Source: Scholz on Sunday, 17 November, before leaving for the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro,
Germany's Scholz Defends Call With Russian President
Germany's Scholz Defends Call With Russian President; Putin has not changed his mind about Ukraine war, says Olaf Scholz. Watch in for more details!
Kremlin says Biden throwing 'oil on fire' by allowing Ukraine to use US missiles inside Russia
The decision by President Biden will allow Ukraine to fire into Russia using US long-range missiles it's had for more than a ...
Canada's Trudeau signals support for Scholz-Putin call, Poland's Tusk says phone calls won't stop Russia
"We all understand how important it is to see an end to the violence in Ukraine, to see an end to conflicts around the world, ...
Ukraine war live: using US missiles to strike inside Russia not a ‘silver bullet’, Ukraine MP says, after Biden lifts ban
Ukraine foreign affairs committee member Mariia Ionova calls for change in allies’ strategy after Joe Biden lifted ban on US ...
Trump allies warn Biden risking 'World War III' by authorizing long-range missiles for Ukraine
President Joe Biden for the first time authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-given long-range missiles to strike inside Russia, a ...
Ukraine Brings Back Long Rolling Power Cuts After Major Russian Strike
Ukrainians in the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Monday morning had been without power for 24 hours and further cuts were ...